Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior

Assistant coach Calum McFarlane has taken interim charge of the first team as the search for a permanent successor begins.

The sacking occurred after a 3-0 loss to Brighton, which many viewed as a reckoning for the club's current ownership project.

Reports have emerged of dressing room friction, with some senior players allegedly losing confidence in Rosenior's tactical approach.

Potential candidates for the vacancy include Cesc Fabregas and former Barcelona manager Xavi.